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Cubs sign Jackson to a 4-year contract

1/3/2013 12:00:00 AM

By Jeff Leon

The Chicago Cubs made it official with free agent Edwin Jackson, signing thepitcher to a four-year contract on Wednesday. The deal had previously beenreported to be worth $52 million. The 29-year-old Jackson will be joining hiseighth club since debuting in the majors in 2003. He made 31 starts lastseason with the Washington Nationals, going 10-11 with a 4.03 earned runaverage. Jackson has also played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay,Detroit, Arizona, the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis. He has pitched in twoWorld Series, winning a title with the 2011 Cardinals. For his career, Jacksonis 70-71 with a 4.40 ERA.